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B27 7RJ

Ruskin Grove

Acocks Green

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Detailed insights for B27 7RJ

Overview

Postcode B27 7RJ is located in a major urban area, within the Acocks Green ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hall Green East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hall Green East is £53,823 per year. The nearest station is Spring Road, about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Fox Hollies Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
26.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Hall Green East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,975 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hall Green East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.6%

Approximately 26.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Hall Green East is £53,823 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B27 7RJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hall Green East near B27 7RJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Spring Road located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B27 7RJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Spring Road

N/A

Walking directions to Spring Road
0.7 mi

Hall Green

N/A

Walking directions to Hall Green
0.7 mi

Acocks Green

N/A

Walking directions to Acocks Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B27 7RJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFox Hollies ParkLargeWalking directions to Fox Hollies Park
0.2 miCurtis GardensMediumWalking directions to Curtis Gardens

Area Profile

Population
390
Population density
9,823.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.82(+31%)
Vehicle crime
12.02(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.29(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.29(+27%)
Other theft
8.74(+54%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
122
31.52%
Pakistani
119
30.75%
Indian
35
9.04%
Other White
27
6.98%
Bangladeshi
23
5.94%
Total population: 387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
76
25.59%
Level 4+ (Degree)
59
19.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
15.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
15.15%
Level 3 (A level)
45
15.15%
Total 16+ residents: 297

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
29.84%
Owns outright
30
24.19%
Social rents from council
30
24.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.94%
Other social rented
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Acocks Green

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)174
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £265K

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Acocks Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Acocks Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£400,000£334
Semi-Detached70£256,750£281
Terraced83£218,000£255
Flats14£106,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Acocks Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Acocks Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265,000£99,000£183,500£131,000
2017£270,000£111,000£196,500£148,500
2018£282,500£112,500£210,000£159,975
2019£262,750£120,000£208,000£164,000
2020£280,000£112,750£217,500£175,500
2021£295,500£116,000£230,000£182,000
2022£325,000£106,500£276,500£200,000
2023£475,000£121,500£261,000£200,000
2024£237,500£111,500£260,000£217,000
2025£270,000£125,000£271,500£216,250
2026£435,000£105,000£245,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Acocks Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Acocks Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253£176£200£167
2017£247£188£196£181
2018£257£179£220£186
2019£227£204£217£201
2020£237£171£224£202
2021£268£190£242£223
2022£236£198£270£235
2023£288£202£264£242
2024£284£205£263£258
2025£301£206£284£255
2026£334£195£281£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Acocks Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Acocks Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B27 7RJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B27 7RJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 20266, Boyd Grove, Birmingham, B27 7NJTerracedFreehold£285,000
10 Oct 202511, Boyd Grove, Birmingham, B27 7NJTerracedFreehold£249,000
01 May 202629, Northanger Road, Birmingham, B27 7RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£247,000
24 Mar 202640, Northanger Road, Birmingham, B27 7RGTerracedLeasehold£250,000
06 May 20252, 53, Greenwood Avenue, Birmingham, B27 7QPFlatsLeasehold£115,500

Schools

In the B27 7RJ postcode area, located within Hall Green East, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B27 7RJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryNinestiles, an AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAcocks Green Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableAl-Burhan Grammar SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B27 7RJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B27 7RJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAll in One112 Greenwood Avenue, Birmingham, B27 7RBWalking directions to All in One
0.2 miUK Zubka299 Fox Hollies Road, Birmingham, B27 7PSWalking directions to UK Zubka
0.3 miLondis366-368 Shirley Road, Birmingham, B27 7NSWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miLidlOlton Boulevard East, Birmingham, B27 7RRWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miAsda ExpressFox Hollies Road, Birmingham, B27 7USWalking directions to Asda Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B27 7RJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Penny Wagg

Acocks Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Roger Kingdon Harmer

Acocks Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jess Phillips

Birmingham Yardley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham YardleyE14001100
WardAcocks GreenE05011118
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hall Green EastE02001924
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 098BE01009022
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B27 7RJ

Is B27 7RJ (Hall Green East) safe?

The area around B27 7RJ records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B27 7RJ?

The median sale price around B27 7RJ in Hall Green East is £230,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B27 7RJ?

There are 20 schools close to B27 7RJ, including Ninestiles, an Academy (Good), Acocks Green Primary School and Al-Burhan Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B27 7RJ?

The closest station to B27 7RJ is Spring Road, about 578 m away.

How deprived is the area around B27 7RJ?

B27 7RJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,975 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B27 7RJ (Hall Green East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley covering B27 7RJ is Jess Phillips (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Penny Wagg (Liberal Democrats) and Roger Kingdon Harmer (Liberal Democrats).